Martha Wainwright performs live on 702 ABC Sydney Drive

The description of Martha Wainwright as a 'new force in music' made the singer blush as she talked to Hamish Macdonald on the 702 ABC Sydney Drive program.

She told Hamish that Australia was an important audience for her ever since she toured with her family ten years ago, a tour that coincided with the launch of her own first album.

"It was the beginning of a love affair with this country and I'm really grateful for it." Wainwright went on to tell the audience that her relationship with Australia was an important part of her musical career.